Welcome to my bookworm blog!

This blog is for people who love reading and writing! I hope you enjoy your findings here. (April -- this is brand new, so you won't find much here now, but just wait, I plan to add so much more!)

3.11.11

Awesome Giveaway & Book Release from Shawna K. Williams!!

Here's her link! Check it out!

Make sure to mention my name and also to repost. You get more points for posting and I get more points for you mentioning my name!!

http://shawnawilliams-oldsmobile.blogspot.com/2011/10/kindle-giveaway-with-new-book-release.html

7.7.11

Book Review: Kevin McCullough -- No He Can't: How Barack Obama is Dismantling Hope and Change

This is a book review for Booksneeze. I recieve books for free from the publishers in return for posting reviews. My disclaimer is at the bottom of this review.

My advice -- read this book before the next elections! I give it an awesome 4 stars out of 5!

Book Description

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and columnist Kevin McCullough tackles the thorny issue of why the audacity of hope is not found in the current path that President Barack Obama has laid.
As the first pundit in the world to predict that President Barack Obama would become president of the United States (verified on-air by Rush Limbaugh), Kevin McCullough was not surprised when Mr. Obama was elected to that office. Yet even McCullough admits he’s surprised by President Obama’s actions since the election. Surprised by the overt falsehoods already carried out by this administration. Surprised by our country’s sudden deficit of clarity and common sense. Surprised by a blatant lack of accountability. In No He Can’t, McCullough stands as the loyal but outraged loyal opposition to the current state of affairs

My Summary:
Kevin McCullough has followed the president since before his nomination. In light of that, he has given his perspective on the President and his actions.  Mr. McCullough "lays out a convincing case" of why he has labeled Obama "one of the most dangerous politicians our generation will see." Mr. McCullough shows that hope *is* possible.  Mr. McCullough enlightens the world  to today's political actions and what's going on in the mind of our President.

My Reactions:
Interesting to me? Yes! This is one of the very first political/ political science books I've ever read and I was very shocked that this book enlightened me as well as kept me interested in the book! Kevin McCullough does a fantastic job of engaging the reader through his perspective and outlook. He caught and held my attention. From what I know via news and media sources, Mr. McCullough has conveyed the truth, in my opinion. Given that he was on the front lines, I feel that he was more aware of the truth than what we are aware of  or even prepared for. McCullough  enlightens us on Obama's stances on several major issues, none of which shocked me. I feel that in the end Kevin McCullough did a great job of proving that hope does have a chance, once this nation gets rebuilt, the right way.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://booksneeze®.com/> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

13.6.11

Book Review: Jolt! by Phil Cooke

Book Description:
In a world where change happens at light speed, discovering and mastering the power of change can transform your business and your life.

Stop feeling overwhelmed with changing technology, culture, business, trends, and values, and regain the confidence that can give you a real advantage. Stability, once a mainstay of American life, is now a pipe dream. For most people, this creates major anxiety, worry, and confusion. In JOLT!, Phil Cooke, television producer, media guru, and cultural commentator, will help you discover how you can navigate the whirlwind of change and actually use it to your advantage. After spending three decades helping organizations master the art of change, he realized that changing a company or changing your life, are both based on virtually the same key principles.
In this accessible and relevant guidebook meant to anchor and empower every reader, Cooke unveils 25 "jolts" anyone can leverage to establish a new direction, maximize potential, overcome insecurity, safeguard the heart and mind, reinforce values, and create an amazing future and lasting legacy. Whether your goal is to revitalize your organization, or transform the direction of your life, he reveals the secrets to becoming a game changer in readers' lives, opening up new possibilities, confidence, and impact.
Like the "Reset" button on a computer, JOLT! can revolutionize your thinking and shake up your life!

My Review:
Yes! I liked this book! I didn't expect to like it. The cover leaves a little bit to be desired. However, upon reading more and more of the book - I was hooked! I love the fact that Mr. Cooke uses alot of facts, quotations from various famous fellows and ladies, and follows any of his statements with explanations or proof of those statements. The logic and practicality of the book really charges reality with new definitions. He teaches the average person (maybe even less than average or more than average people, too) the key things in what it takes to maximize your potential in life.

After each chapter there are some really awesome questions for you to think upon. I urge you to answer them. I urge you to read the book. Come on - make a change..it gives alot to think about!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Review: Max on Life by Max Lucado

Book Description:
We have questions. Child-like inquiries. And deep, heavy ones.
In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been the receiving line for thousands of such questions. The questions come in letters, e-mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, from home to the hereafter.
Max writes about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions-parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships-as well as to the profound: Is God really listening?
A special addendum includes Max's advice on writing and publishing.
Including topical and scriptural indexes and filled with classic Lucado encouragement and insight, Max on Life will quickly become a favorite resource for pastors and ministry leaders as well as new and mature believers.

My Review:
Upon recieving the book (I had already seen the cover when the book was chosen) I was even more clueless when I opened the book. I was totally not expecting this book to be in Question/Answer format. After getting over that I had no clue that it was a Christian book. I was not offended by that, just not prepared that it was a religious based book. nothing on the cover shows that it is; however, that's my sad mistake because if I had read the book description, i would have "gotten" it.

So, upon reading the book I found myself interested in the questions and the answers. I did find that he could have based more theoretical knowledge in the answers, but for the most part he was great in answering the questions he had "developed" to answer. What I did find very interesting was that most people really would ask the questions that were in the book. That was a plus for me! I loved that he used scriptures to answer some of the questions and then developed a more detailed answer based on the scriptures. I also like the fact that at the very end of the book he includes a couple of indexes for the readers: scriptures used, notes, and an added addendum. There is even a very detailed readers guide of more of his books and what they are about.

Would I recommend this book? If you are a religious reader and have life questions, absolutely! I would recommend it to my church going friends, too, even if they do not have questions. I found it very insightful and humbling. I hope you do too!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

7.6.11

Virginia Kantra's 7 series book giveaway!

http://virginiakantra.blogspot.com/2011/05/word-of-mouth-contest-for-forgotten-sea.html

Don't forget to mention that I sent you. Be sure to comment on her post and you will get an entry into the giveaway contest. If you mention my name, I get a comment, too. It all ends today!!

23.4.11

Giveaways to check out!

I love books and love to enter the giveaways. If I win it's one book I didn't have to buy (due to lack of funds these days from gas prices)...and one more awesome book I can put on my reviews...as well as one more I can file away in that pea sized brain of mine...

So, here's some giveaways that I've been subjected to. :)

On The Parchment Girl's page:
http://parchmentgirl.com/2011/04/20/giveaway-words-by-ginny-yttrup/  Ends soon!
You must go to this site and enter here. Follow the instructions given on that page to enter! Tell them Shawna sent you.

http://parchmentgirl.com/2011/04/16/giveaway-a-place-of-healing-by-joni-eareckson-tada-2/  (Ends 4/25)
You must go to this site and enter here. Follow the instructions given on that page to enter! Tell them Shawna sent you.


On Penny Zeller's page:
http://pennyzeller.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/interviewgiveaway-with-author-laura-hilton/  (Ends soon!)
You must go to this site and enter here. Follow the instructions given on that page to enter! Tell them Shawna sent you.


On Debra's Reading Corner:
http://debracollins.blogspot.com/2011/04/sheriffs-surrender-giveaway_16.html  (Ends 4/30)
You must go to this site and enter here. Follow the instructions given on that page to enter! Tell them Shawna sent you.

11.4.11

New Review's coming up soon...

I'm headed out of town on Wednesday and with me for my four day trip I'm taking my new books up for review. I recieved them today in the mail and will be reading and offering my reviews for them. Keep an eye out.. :)

3.4.11

Book Give-away's

I recently found the wonderful world of book giveaways and writing and reviews, and OOOH MY! I'm going NUTS with it all! I LOVE to read and I love to write equally as much. So, I got hooked into all these blogger sights that list reviews, giveaways, and more. I'm shedding the light to some of my fans the whole new world of book lovers list. Here's the first to list...

http://reviewsbyjane.blogspot.com/2011/04/author-interview-and-giveaway-karen.html

You have to comment on her post..in other words - read her instructions at the bottom of the interview! She tells you exactly how to get a chance to win the book!